Founded in 2000, Benchmark has been built through organic innovation and strategic acquisitions. In 2013, we listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
June 2018
Launched Benchmark Genetics in Chile
May 2018
Becomes one of only 5 companies to feature in the London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ report for 5th Consecutive year.
March 2018
Reached 1,000 employees
March 2017
Signed a long-term agreement with SalMar, one of the world’s leading salmon producers, to provide genetics, health and knowledge services to the company.
Aug 2016
Added shrimp to our aquaculture breeding business through the acquisition of a South American shrimp breeding programme.
Dec 2015
Acquired the number 1 advanced aquaculture nutrition provider, INVE Aquaculture.
July 2015
Added Norwegian, Akvaforsk Genetics Center AS, and tilapia breeding company, Spring Genetics to strengthen our genetics offering.
February 2015
Acquired TomAlgae, a pioneer in the development and production of freeze dried microalgae for use as feed for shrimp and fish.
February 2015
Acquired thought leadership vehicle, Improve International, a veterinary training business
Dec 2014
Completed an acquisition of the second and third-ranked international salmon breeding companies, SalmoBreed and StofnFiskur.
Dec 2013
Floated on the London Stock Exchange AIM market.
Oct 2013
Acquired leading aquaculture research facility in Scotland to advance the development of our product pipeline.
Sept 2012
Acquired Novartis’s vaccine manufacturing plant in Braintree, UK.
July 2004
1st move into aquaculture with the purchase of aquaculture health business, Fish Vet Group (FVG).
March 2003
Acquired thought leadership and education provider, 5m Publishing
July 2000
Benchmark is established on an Oxfordshire University farm to drive improvements in the food supply chain.
